Persephone Valentine joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while diving deep into D&D, LARPing, drag, voice acting, and why Hollywood is basically just organized nerd culture.While crafting bracelets inspired by horny popcorn buckets, video games, and chaotic queer energy, Persephone talks about:
Nearly getting arrested sneaking into another high school to play D&D as a teen
Spending over a decade immersed in tabletop games and LARP communities
Why D&D can teach you a surprising amount about yourself
The similarities between LARP culture and working in Hollywood
Breaking into Dropout and Dimension 20 after years in gaming spaces
Exploring drag performance, stage presence, and almost auditioning for Drag Race
Learning voice acting through singing lessons and vocal experimentation
The realities of trans voice training and finding your natural sound
Why impressions are harder than inventing entirely new voices
Wanting to play “bitches, breeches, and witches” in every possible role
Jennifer Coolidge impressions, Azula voice practice, and blowing out your voice for TikTok
Plus, Persephone and Tawny discuss queer representation in gaming spaces, competitive drag culture, giant platform shoes, Lisa Frank documentaries, improv anxiety, and the strange joy of being unapologetically nerdy.
Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to The Okra Project.
Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
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